Mr. Tester (for himself
and Mr. Burr) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating July 8, 2011, as
Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the
collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of
preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United
States.

Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic
automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of
individual expression;

Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect that the more
than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the
Nation and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration
and exhibition of classic automobiles;

Whereas collection, restoration, and preservation of
automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of
society;

Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related
businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage
of this Nation by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage
works of art;

Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying,
high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and

Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for
music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have
become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now therefore, be
it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates July
8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day;

(2)

recognizes that
the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important
part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the
United States; and

(3)

encourages the
people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of
Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for
collector car owners to educate young people on the importance of preserving
the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection
and restoration of collector cars.